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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Entering the season, Indiana featured what many thought would be the Big Ten's most explosive offense, averaging more than 500 yards in 2013.

But versatile quarterback Nate Sudfeld suffered a season-ending shoulder surgery, and now coach Kevin Wilson is on to third-stringer Zander Diamont, a true freshman.

Rutgers' defensive players this week broke down Indiana's top three influential offensive players.
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Today's practice is the last one open to the media before the team shuts down in preparation for Saturday's home opener against Howard. Then it's on to a game you might've heard a thing or two about ...
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

Thanks for returning to the weekly Rutgers mailbag, this time four days removed from a home opener against Howard. A week ago we discussed Dre Boggs as a returner, Rutgers' injury report and more.

You can tweet me @Tyler_Barto or email tbarto@trentonian.com each week with your questions.
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PISCATAWAY — Here are some quick hits from Monday night's second practice, the last of Rutgers' double sessions during training camp:Read more »

Saturday night's scrimmage was a boon for Rutgers' offense, which saw two 100-yard passers and several scorers during different field periods. The countdown is on: head coach Kyle Flood said the team will start preparing Wednesday for Washington State.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

Less than a week remains until the start of Rutgers training camp. This top-25 countdown will run infrequently, documenting who's got the most to prove in 2014.

No. 3 — CB Nadir Barnwell (5-foot-11, 185 pounds)
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Nadir Barnwell was surprised as anyone when he found Ian Thomas in Rutgers' Hale Center facility, but he  didn't mind his fellow corner's return.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

Head coach Kyle Flood said last week he didn't have a solidified depth chart in mind at cornerback, which received several reinforcements within the last few weeks.

That will change later Monday morning when Flood releases his two-deep for Saturday's game against Cincinnati. In the meantime, here's a re-introduction to the usual suspects at corner:

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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

Nadir Barnwell's one-game suspension for violation of team rules Sunday leaves Rutgers with only two cornerbacks who have played significantly this season.

In less than three weeks, the Scarlet Knights have lost four defensive backs.
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Kyle Flood is dealing with a makeshift cornerback rotation, one that could've looked different based on past recruiting efforts. (AP photo)

By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

Despite the presence of three players 19 years old or younger in Rutgers' cornerback rotation, head coach Kyle Flood said Thursday expectations for the group wouldn't change.
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